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THE MAGAZINES . The monthly reviews , like the "Gauls , " are at our " gates , " and force , themselves on our ^ attention " willy nil ' ly . " " , . „ ., " Temple Bar " moves on with " Peril" and " A Perilous Secret , " both slightly sensational and slightly dull , despite
that " A Perilous " Secret " is a posthumous work of Charles Reade . ' " Dr Beroni" ends , as might be expected , with love and a murder , the result of many a tale now-a-days . "A Love Gift in Bohemia" is pretty , if marked by some little affectation . " Mrs . Montague" and "Geo Canning " are well , —Temple-barrish padding ; though the former is the more sprightly of the two , , the later being decidedly
weak . * ' Longman ' s Magazine " gives us truly " A Yarn of the Sea , " and "Madam . " "Romance of an Old Don " is not bad , " Armand Carrel " is a clever sketch . An anecdote of a Mouse " puts one in mind of the famous " Ponto " in " Pickwick , " and to say the truth , as they say in Yorkshire , we always " jalouse " animal anecdotes . "Honey
Dew , " and " A Garden Party " at Rotherhithe . are very readable . " Harper ' s Monthly Magazine" is very strong this month with " Columbia College , " "A Day with Sir J oseph Hooker at Kew , " " Norman Fisher Folk , " " Chrysanthemums , " " l'he Great Wall of William Rufus , " " Sydney Smith , " and " Nature ' s Social Story" will all find many
pleased readers "Judith Shakespeare " ends happily . " The Century " contains " The Old Sedan Chair , " "The Chinese Theatre , " "Sculptors of the Early Italian Renaissance , " "The Battle of Bulls Run , " " Recollections of a Private , " " Free Joe and the Rest of the World " are all admirable . " The Lost Mine " is a very striking tale , both in its illustrations and episodes , but , however glossed over and cleverly covered over , looks to us very like the narrative
of a cruel murder . " All the Year Round " supplies its many readers with " Gerald , " a very well drawn out story , " My Lady Daffodil , " " After Long Years , " " A Last Day at Pompeii , " and "Our Shining River . " "The English Illustrated Magazine" is distinguished by "A Visit to Eton , " "The Malatestas of Rimini , " a very
clever story , * ' A Family Affair , " aud anew and sensational tale , " That Terrible Man . " "The Antiquary" has an interesting paper for Masonic students , "The Numerical Principles of Ancient Gothic Art , " and several other good papers ; and " The Bibliographer , " which now comes to an end , has several very creditable papers for bibliomaniacs .
Miscellaneous works published by John Hogg , 13 , Patet noster-row , London , namely : — — . _» ~
YOUR LUCK'S IN YOUR HAND ; OR , THE SCIENCE OF MODERN PALMISTRY . By A . R . CRAIG , M . A . Third Edition . We are not surprised that Mr . Craig ' s elaborate dissertation , " Your Luck ' s in your Hand , " has reached a third edition . Palmistrv is a subject so generally popular that it only needs to be handled skilfully , and that the style of
writing should be easy and unaffected , in order to secure a host of readers . Mr . Craig has satisfied both these requirements . His writing is easy and graceful , and his treatment clear and methodical . The earlier chapters are descriptive of Palmistry as a science . Then we are told about the different classes of Hands , such as " Hard and Soft Hands" the " Spatuled Hand , " the "Artist Hand , "
, the " Hand Psychical , " & c , & c , & c , and the indications they are held to furnish as to character . The rest of thc work is , perhaps , of a somewhat more abstruse character , but there is so much of almost absorbing interest scattered throughout , and Mr . Craig is so lucid in explaining whatthat need
ever needs explanation , none experience any great difficulty in acquiring a fair knowledge of the subject , while those who take more delight in what is curious than what is scientific , will find plenty to arouse their curiosity both in these and the preceding chapters . STORIES OUT OF SCHOOL-TIME . By ASCOTT R .
HOPE . With Illustrations . Mr . Hope ' s " Stories out of School-time" is an excellent book , and will , doubtless , find a foremost place among the gift books of the approaching festive season . There are nine stories in all , varied in character , but sure to enlist the sympathies of the boy reader . One entitled "Victor ' s second
Pony , " is a story of the Franco-German War ; a , "Old Scores , " carries us back to the stirring times of the Crimean struggle ; while a third , " Black and White , " introduces the memorable " Fifth of November . " In each case the events are graphically described , and we have no doubt these " Stories" will prove highly popular with girls and boys both .
PLODDING ON ; OR , THE JOG-TROT TO FAME AND FORTUNE . By HENRY CURWE . V . Second Edition . With Six Illustrations . " Plodding On , " by Bro . Henry Curv-en , contains the life-stories of nine men , whose names were long since inscribed on the roll of fame , though thc majority of them must be familiar to the present generation . The nine are
George Peabody , John Kitto , Robert Chambers , Charles Knight , Hugh Miller , George Romney , M . W . Watson , Thomas Brassey , and Abraham Lincoln ; and our readers will doubtless allow that , for the purpose in view , Mr . Curwen could hardly have made a better selection . They are all men who made their way to the front by sheer hard work , and thmiah as in the case of Romney , Miller , and known all of
Watson , t ' neir fame is not so generally , they them rose to eminence in the spheres of life to which they severally devoted themselves . Bro . Cunven's style is very readable , and his facts well marshalled and trustworthy . Our young friends will find in ihese pages every encouragement to 50 on working steadily , no matter how severe may be the diccou agemenis which overtake them . "Plodding On " is pre-i-minently a sensible book .
FORT UN ATE MEN . Second Edition . " Fortunate Men " is a collection of mittoes , sayings , stories , by men who have made money or fame . Some of these we have of course met with before , but there is a rare abundance of new matter collated from every imaginable kind of source , from the works of poets , statesmen ,
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philosophers , both ancient and modern , from almanacks , from the casual observations of business men , or from the rules of life they marked out for themselves . There are plenty of anecdotes scattered about , but even these are made to subserve the chief purpose of the book , which is to place before the reader in short , pithy form , as much
practical wisdom as possible . A feature which will probably attract the attention of our readers is the collection of new and authentic sayings ol " Poor Richard , " the said " Poor Richard" being a pseudonym adopted by the distinguished American statesman , philosopher , and Freemason , Bro . Benjamin Franklin .
THE BAND OF MERCY GUIDE TO NATURAL HISTORY . By VERNON S . MORWOOD . " The Band of Mercy Guide to Natural History " fully realises the description claimed for it by the author , Mr . Vernon S . Morwood . That is to say , it is "instructive ,
amusing , and anecdotical . It is copiously and well illustrated , and its purpose may be gathered from the fact of its being dedicated to the " Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . " Our young friends will find it full of pleasant reading . THE POCKET DICTIONARY OF 1000 CHRISTIAN
NAMES . Second Edition . "The Pocket Dictionary of 1000 Christian Names" will be found a useful book of reference , the names being arranged in four different ways , masculine names being kept distinct from feminine , while in every case the meaning and derivation are given .
SELF-HELP FOR WOMEN . By a Woman of Business . "Self-Helf for Women " is a useful guide , containing ample information in a concise form respecting the different trades and business occupations that are suitable for women and girls . It is likely to prove all the more serviceable as the information lias been obtained from trustworthy sources .
DAINTY DISHES . Receipts collected by Lady Harriet St . Clair , late Countess of Munster . Tenth Edition . It is hardly necessary to point out that when a work like " Dainty Dishes " has reached a tenth edition its merit is so firmly established that it would sound not unlike an impertinence to attempt anything further in its praise . But perhaps we may be allowed to suggest that this new edition is in all respects a model publication so far as the printer and bookbinder are concerned . It has also this further
advantage—that it is of a convenient size and shape , so that references to its contents may be made with the greatest ease . There is also one table which we shall take the liberty of referring 10 , namely , that of " Foods and their Seasons , " in which the different meats , fish , poultry and game , vegetables and fruit , are ranged under the months to which they are appropriate . In general terms we may state that " Dainty Dishes" is a work that deserves to have a place in every class of household .
THE BIRTHDAY BOOK OF ART AND ARTISTS . Compiled and edited by ESTELLE DAVENPORT ADAMS . " The Birthday Book of Art and Artists " will no doubt find a welcome place among the gift books of the season , or indeed of any season of the year . The compiler has introduced a large amount of information relating to art and artists into his work , each day of the year having so
far as possible the name of some English or foreign artist of greater or less eminence who happened to be born on it set down against it . Where the compiler has been unable to find an artist , he supplies the vacancy by introducing some useful or appropriate excerpt from the works of writers on art . These excerpts and biographical details occupy the left hand page , while the right hand is assigned to the successive days of the year , each dav having a few
ruled lines left blank for the insertion of art notes and memoranda . The book leaves nothing to be desired as to contents , the neat and concise manner in which they have been put together , or the general character and appearance of the volume . In all these respects , but especially on the ground of the neatness of its appearance , its handiness , and suitability for a note book , it is worthy of the highest commendation .
I ' HE ADVENTURES OF MAURICE DRUMMORE
By LINDEN MEADOWS . "The Adventures of Maurice Drummore" is sure to be a prime favourite with every class of reader , but especially with old boys and young boys , who , however , will peruse its interesting pages with directly opposite feelings , the former being delighted with the "Adventures , " as being so many reminiscences of events in which they personally , or their friends , took part ; while the latter will be pleased with the tone of healthy excitement which characterises
every part of the work . The contents appeared originally in "Hogg ' s Instructor" during the years 1 S 53-6 , as " Memoranda by a Marine Officer . " It was a happy idea to suggest that these "Memoranda" should be republished in book form , and we must congratulate Bro . Hogg on having so readily adopted the proposition . We can strongly recommend this book to those of our friends who are in search of a good , honest , and exciting tale of adventure to present to a young friend or relative at Christmas or on New Year's Day .
Loriners At The Mansion House.
LORINERS AT THE MANSION HOUSE .
A Livery Dinner of the above Company was given on Friday last at the Mansion House . Among those present were Bros , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Alderman Sir H . E . Knight , Alderman and Sheriff Whitehead , Sir John Bennett , Ex . Sheriff Clarence Smith , Rev . J . H . Smith , Chap . ; S . P . Norris , J . E . Walford , T . Beard , C . W . Thompson , W . S . Gover , VV . P . Treloar , F . Kent , VV .
Willey , George Kenning , J . Willing , C . J . Ben'on , E . H . Rand , G . S . Busbridge , Major T . Davies Sewell , and others . After the circulation of the Loving Cup the LORD MAYOR proposed the first toast , " The Queen . " The MASTER proposed " l ' he Prince * and Princess ot Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . " A selection of music was performed by the students of the Guildhall School of Music .
On Friday last the freedom of the Grocers Company was conferred on Bro . Aldirman Fowler , M . P ., in recognition of the services he had rendered during the term of his Mayoralty . After the ceremony the new freeman and member of the Company was entertained at lunch by the Court of Assistants .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
456 ] LODGE ORATOR . In answer to "Leeds , " 1 would refer him to Bro . Hawkins's valuable " History of Freemasonry in Oxfordshire , " where ( page 15 ) he will find a reference to the term Orator . B . P . L . 4571
THE OLD YORK MINUTE BOOK OF 1705 . I note Bro . Woodford ' s suggestion with respect to this minute book . My opinion , however , is that , as two of the minute books of the Grand Lodge of York ( presumably handed over by Bro . Godfrey Higgins ) have already been found at Freemason Halls '; the missing minute book , if still in existence , will probably be there also .
45 S ] JOSH . TODD . JOHN DRAKE AND THE OLD GAUGE OF 166 3 . I find that John Drake was collated to the Prebendal Stall of Donington ( or Dunnington , as it is now called ) in the Cathedral Church of York in October , 1663 , and I am inclined to think that he was the John Drake whose name appears on thc old gauge , inasmuch as the above shows his connection with the city of York in the same year as that
recorded on the gauge . This John Drake was the second son of Humphrey Drake ( son of Humphrey , of Pykeley ) , who married his cousin , Esther Drake , daughter of Wm . Drake . John Drake married Grace Hey , relict of Foxley . Francis Drake , the Historian of York , was a descendant of Nathan Drake , the brother of the
abovenamed Esther Drake . Nathan Drake was a soldier in the Civil Wars , and served as one of the garrison of Pontefract Castle . He was the father of Samuel Drake , D . D ., rector of Handsworth , and vicar of Pontefract , the grandfather of Francis Drake , who succeeded the latter in the vicarage of Pontefract , and the great grandfather of the Historian . JOSH . TODD .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
£ raft jaasonrg . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Bros . W . Clarke , W . M . j Jordan , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Fromholtz , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Coop , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; McMullen , I . G . ; Hudson , W . S . ; Hakim , A . W . S . ; Steng , D . C ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ;
G . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Green . P . M . ; Themans , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M ., and others . The visitors were Bros . Templer , W . M . 1044 ; E . Ayling , P . M . 975 ; Eidmans , J . VV . 225 ; Higarty , J . W . 1714 ; Kimpton , J . W . 172 S ; G . F . Smith , S . D . 1693 ; Pawsey , J . D . 1539 ; Pieman , 55 ; H . Wagstaff , 212 ; Burstow , 212 ; Lenard , 1677 ; Wright , 1 S 97 ;
and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Vyalls , by the peimission of the W . M ., installed Bro . Jordan into the chair of K . S ., being assisted by Bros . Carter , P . M ., as S . W . ; C . Dairy , P . M ., as J . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., as D . C ; and Clarke , P . M ., as I . G . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Fromholtz
, S . W . ; Coop , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ( twentysixth time ); W . Stuart , Sec . ; Holmes , S . D . ; McMullen , J . D . ; Hudson , I . G . ; Hakim , W . S . ; Steng , A . W . S . ; Crane , D . C . ; Day , A . D . C . ; and Longstaffe , Tyler . The W . M . then initiated Messrs . C . Welch and E . Sheppard into Craft mysteries , the ceremony being well performed . A vote of thanks having been passed to the Installing
Officer , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed . During the evening Bro . Clarke , P . M ., was presented with a jewel in recognition of his services as VV . M . during the past year . The proceedings , which were throughout very enjoyable , terminated at an early hour . ————
DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —The anniversary festival of this flourishing lodge was celebrated on Tuesday last , at the Cape of Good Hope Tavern , Limehouse . There was a grand assemblage of brethren and visitors , and the whole affair passed off most successfully . Bro . J . Terry , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , & c , again undertook the ceremony of installing the Master , a duty which our worthy brother has performed
from the formation of the lodge , which he also consecrated . In very effective manner therefore Bro . Terry inducted Bro . Isaac Charlton , the VV . M . elect , into the chair in the presence of a large Board of Installed Masters . The following brethren were then appointed as the officers : Bros . Esmond , S . VV . ; Wakefield , J . W . ; E . Jex , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Bradbrook , P . M ., Sec . ; L . Ettling ,
S . D' ; J . P . Moore , P M ., J . D . ; Dixon , I . G . ; G . T . H . Seddon , P . M ., Org . ; R . Atkins , P . M ., D . of C . ; Fielder , A . D . of C . ; Steel , W . S . ; and W . Tery , Tyler . A masterly rendering of the ancient charges concluded Bro . Terry ' s arduous labours , and that brother was cordial ! ) ' cheered at the com lusion of the ceremony . Subsequently a really capital banquet was served , Bro .
W . Davies again proving his high efficiency as a caterer to the lodge . Following- the banquet the usual Craft toasts were given very briefly and with point , and all were cordially received . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . F . R . W . Hedges , l . P . M . 10 . , Sec . Gills' School ; ] . Wn ' ght , P . M ., Past G . Purst . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 , W . M . 127 S ; G . W . Veiry , P . M . 554 . & c . ; C . H . Stephens , W . M . 1623 ;
and H . Forss , W . M . elect 917 . During the evening a splendid jewel was presented to Bio . E . H . Rolfe , I . P . M ., in lecognition of his valuable services to the chair during his year of office i and thc speech of the evening was furnished by Bro . Teny , who , in an appeal to the brethren on behalf of the three great Masonic Charities , made a masterly and practical claim upon the sympathies of the brethren of the lodge and the visiting brethren in behalf of the claims of ; the Royal
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THE MAGAZINES . The monthly reviews , like the "Gauls , " are at our " gates , " and force , themselves on our ^ attention " willy nil ' ly . " " , . „ ., " Temple Bar " moves on with " Peril" and " A Perilous Secret , " both slightly sensational and slightly dull , despite
that " A Perilous " Secret " is a posthumous work of Charles Reade . ' " Dr Beroni" ends , as might be expected , with love and a murder , the result of many a tale now-a-days . "A Love Gift in Bohemia" is pretty , if marked by some little affectation . " Mrs . Montague" and "Geo Canning " are well , —Temple-barrish padding ; though the former is the more sprightly of the two , , the later being decidedly
weak . * ' Longman ' s Magazine " gives us truly " A Yarn of the Sea , " and "Madam . " "Romance of an Old Don " is not bad , " Armand Carrel " is a clever sketch . An anecdote of a Mouse " puts one in mind of the famous " Ponto " in " Pickwick , " and to say the truth , as they say in Yorkshire , we always " jalouse " animal anecdotes . "Honey
Dew , " and " A Garden Party " at Rotherhithe . are very readable . " Harper ' s Monthly Magazine" is very strong this month with " Columbia College , " "A Day with Sir J oseph Hooker at Kew , " " Norman Fisher Folk , " " Chrysanthemums , " " l'he Great Wall of William Rufus , " " Sydney Smith , " and " Nature ' s Social Story" will all find many
pleased readers "Judith Shakespeare " ends happily . " The Century " contains " The Old Sedan Chair , " "The Chinese Theatre , " "Sculptors of the Early Italian Renaissance , " "The Battle of Bulls Run , " " Recollections of a Private , " " Free Joe and the Rest of the World " are all admirable . " The Lost Mine " is a very striking tale , both in its illustrations and episodes , but , however glossed over and cleverly covered over , looks to us very like the narrative
of a cruel murder . " All the Year Round " supplies its many readers with " Gerald , " a very well drawn out story , " My Lady Daffodil , " " After Long Years , " " A Last Day at Pompeii , " and "Our Shining River . " "The English Illustrated Magazine" is distinguished by "A Visit to Eton , " "The Malatestas of Rimini , " a very
clever story , * ' A Family Affair , " aud anew and sensational tale , " That Terrible Man . " "The Antiquary" has an interesting paper for Masonic students , "The Numerical Principles of Ancient Gothic Art , " and several other good papers ; and " The Bibliographer , " which now comes to an end , has several very creditable papers for bibliomaniacs .
Miscellaneous works published by John Hogg , 13 , Patet noster-row , London , namely : — — . _» ~
YOUR LUCK'S IN YOUR HAND ; OR , THE SCIENCE OF MODERN PALMISTRY . By A . R . CRAIG , M . A . Third Edition . We are not surprised that Mr . Craig ' s elaborate dissertation , " Your Luck ' s in your Hand , " has reached a third edition . Palmistrv is a subject so generally popular that it only needs to be handled skilfully , and that the style of
writing should be easy and unaffected , in order to secure a host of readers . Mr . Craig has satisfied both these requirements . His writing is easy and graceful , and his treatment clear and methodical . The earlier chapters are descriptive of Palmistry as a science . Then we are told about the different classes of Hands , such as " Hard and Soft Hands" the " Spatuled Hand , " the "Artist Hand , "
, the " Hand Psychical , " & c , & c , & c , and the indications they are held to furnish as to character . The rest of thc work is , perhaps , of a somewhat more abstruse character , but there is so much of almost absorbing interest scattered throughout , and Mr . Craig is so lucid in explaining whatthat need
ever needs explanation , none experience any great difficulty in acquiring a fair knowledge of the subject , while those who take more delight in what is curious than what is scientific , will find plenty to arouse their curiosity both in these and the preceding chapters . STORIES OUT OF SCHOOL-TIME . By ASCOTT R .
HOPE . With Illustrations . Mr . Hope ' s " Stories out of School-time" is an excellent book , and will , doubtless , find a foremost place among the gift books of the approaching festive season . There are nine stories in all , varied in character , but sure to enlist the sympathies of the boy reader . One entitled "Victor ' s second
Pony , " is a story of the Franco-German War ; a , "Old Scores , " carries us back to the stirring times of the Crimean struggle ; while a third , " Black and White , " introduces the memorable " Fifth of November . " In each case the events are graphically described , and we have no doubt these " Stories" will prove highly popular with girls and boys both .
PLODDING ON ; OR , THE JOG-TROT TO FAME AND FORTUNE . By HENRY CURWE . V . Second Edition . With Six Illustrations . " Plodding On , " by Bro . Henry Curv-en , contains the life-stories of nine men , whose names were long since inscribed on the roll of fame , though thc majority of them must be familiar to the present generation . The nine are
George Peabody , John Kitto , Robert Chambers , Charles Knight , Hugh Miller , George Romney , M . W . Watson , Thomas Brassey , and Abraham Lincoln ; and our readers will doubtless allow that , for the purpose in view , Mr . Curwen could hardly have made a better selection . They are all men who made their way to the front by sheer hard work , and thmiah as in the case of Romney , Miller , and known all of
Watson , t ' neir fame is not so generally , they them rose to eminence in the spheres of life to which they severally devoted themselves . Bro . Cunven's style is very readable , and his facts well marshalled and trustworthy . Our young friends will find in ihese pages every encouragement to 50 on working steadily , no matter how severe may be the diccou agemenis which overtake them . "Plodding On " is pre-i-minently a sensible book .
FORT UN ATE MEN . Second Edition . " Fortunate Men " is a collection of mittoes , sayings , stories , by men who have made money or fame . Some of these we have of course met with before , but there is a rare abundance of new matter collated from every imaginable kind of source , from the works of poets , statesmen ,
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philosophers , both ancient and modern , from almanacks , from the casual observations of business men , or from the rules of life they marked out for themselves . There are plenty of anecdotes scattered about , but even these are made to subserve the chief purpose of the book , which is to place before the reader in short , pithy form , as much
practical wisdom as possible . A feature which will probably attract the attention of our readers is the collection of new and authentic sayings ol " Poor Richard , " the said " Poor Richard" being a pseudonym adopted by the distinguished American statesman , philosopher , and Freemason , Bro . Benjamin Franklin .
THE BAND OF MERCY GUIDE TO NATURAL HISTORY . By VERNON S . MORWOOD . " The Band of Mercy Guide to Natural History " fully realises the description claimed for it by the author , Mr . Vernon S . Morwood . That is to say , it is "instructive ,
amusing , and anecdotical . It is copiously and well illustrated , and its purpose may be gathered from the fact of its being dedicated to the " Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . " Our young friends will find it full of pleasant reading . THE POCKET DICTIONARY OF 1000 CHRISTIAN
NAMES . Second Edition . "The Pocket Dictionary of 1000 Christian Names" will be found a useful book of reference , the names being arranged in four different ways , masculine names being kept distinct from feminine , while in every case the meaning and derivation are given .
SELF-HELP FOR WOMEN . By a Woman of Business . "Self-Helf for Women " is a useful guide , containing ample information in a concise form respecting the different trades and business occupations that are suitable for women and girls . It is likely to prove all the more serviceable as the information lias been obtained from trustworthy sources .
DAINTY DISHES . Receipts collected by Lady Harriet St . Clair , late Countess of Munster . Tenth Edition . It is hardly necessary to point out that when a work like " Dainty Dishes " has reached a tenth edition its merit is so firmly established that it would sound not unlike an impertinence to attempt anything further in its praise . But perhaps we may be allowed to suggest that this new edition is in all respects a model publication so far as the printer and bookbinder are concerned . It has also this further
advantage—that it is of a convenient size and shape , so that references to its contents may be made with the greatest ease . There is also one table which we shall take the liberty of referring 10 , namely , that of " Foods and their Seasons , " in which the different meats , fish , poultry and game , vegetables and fruit , are ranged under the months to which they are appropriate . In general terms we may state that " Dainty Dishes" is a work that deserves to have a place in every class of household .
THE BIRTHDAY BOOK OF ART AND ARTISTS . Compiled and edited by ESTELLE DAVENPORT ADAMS . " The Birthday Book of Art and Artists " will no doubt find a welcome place among the gift books of the season , or indeed of any season of the year . The compiler has introduced a large amount of information relating to art and artists into his work , each day of the year having so
far as possible the name of some English or foreign artist of greater or less eminence who happened to be born on it set down against it . Where the compiler has been unable to find an artist , he supplies the vacancy by introducing some useful or appropriate excerpt from the works of writers on art . These excerpts and biographical details occupy the left hand page , while the right hand is assigned to the successive days of the year , each dav having a few
ruled lines left blank for the insertion of art notes and memoranda . The book leaves nothing to be desired as to contents , the neat and concise manner in which they have been put together , or the general character and appearance of the volume . In all these respects , but especially on the ground of the neatness of its appearance , its handiness , and suitability for a note book , it is worthy of the highest commendation .
I ' HE ADVENTURES OF MAURICE DRUMMORE
By LINDEN MEADOWS . "The Adventures of Maurice Drummore" is sure to be a prime favourite with every class of reader , but especially with old boys and young boys , who , however , will peruse its interesting pages with directly opposite feelings , the former being delighted with the "Adventures , " as being so many reminiscences of events in which they personally , or their friends , took part ; while the latter will be pleased with the tone of healthy excitement which characterises
every part of the work . The contents appeared originally in "Hogg ' s Instructor" during the years 1 S 53-6 , as " Memoranda by a Marine Officer . " It was a happy idea to suggest that these "Memoranda" should be republished in book form , and we must congratulate Bro . Hogg on having so readily adopted the proposition . We can strongly recommend this book to those of our friends who are in search of a good , honest , and exciting tale of adventure to present to a young friend or relative at Christmas or on New Year's Day .
Loriners At The Mansion House.
LORINERS AT THE MANSION HOUSE .
A Livery Dinner of the above Company was given on Friday last at the Mansion House . Among those present were Bros , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Alderman Sir H . E . Knight , Alderman and Sheriff Whitehead , Sir John Bennett , Ex . Sheriff Clarence Smith , Rev . J . H . Smith , Chap . ; S . P . Norris , J . E . Walford , T . Beard , C . W . Thompson , W . S . Gover , VV . P . Treloar , F . Kent , VV .
Willey , George Kenning , J . Willing , C . J . Ben'on , E . H . Rand , G . S . Busbridge , Major T . Davies Sewell , and others . After the circulation of the Loving Cup the LORD MAYOR proposed the first toast , " The Queen . " The MASTER proposed " l ' he Prince * and Princess ot Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . " A selection of music was performed by the students of the Guildhall School of Music .
On Friday last the freedom of the Grocers Company was conferred on Bro . Aldirman Fowler , M . P ., in recognition of the services he had rendered during the term of his Mayoralty . After the ceremony the new freeman and member of the Company was entertained at lunch by the Court of Assistants .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
456 ] LODGE ORATOR . In answer to "Leeds , " 1 would refer him to Bro . Hawkins's valuable " History of Freemasonry in Oxfordshire , " where ( page 15 ) he will find a reference to the term Orator . B . P . L . 4571
THE OLD YORK MINUTE BOOK OF 1705 . I note Bro . Woodford ' s suggestion with respect to this minute book . My opinion , however , is that , as two of the minute books of the Grand Lodge of York ( presumably handed over by Bro . Godfrey Higgins ) have already been found at Freemason Halls '; the missing minute book , if still in existence , will probably be there also .
45 S ] JOSH . TODD . JOHN DRAKE AND THE OLD GAUGE OF 166 3 . I find that John Drake was collated to the Prebendal Stall of Donington ( or Dunnington , as it is now called ) in the Cathedral Church of York in October , 1663 , and I am inclined to think that he was the John Drake whose name appears on thc old gauge , inasmuch as the above shows his connection with the city of York in the same year as that
recorded on the gauge . This John Drake was the second son of Humphrey Drake ( son of Humphrey , of Pykeley ) , who married his cousin , Esther Drake , daughter of Wm . Drake . John Drake married Grace Hey , relict of Foxley . Francis Drake , the Historian of York , was a descendant of Nathan Drake , the brother of the
abovenamed Esther Drake . Nathan Drake was a soldier in the Civil Wars , and served as one of the garrison of Pontefract Castle . He was the father of Samuel Drake , D . D ., rector of Handsworth , and vicar of Pontefract , the grandfather of Francis Drake , who succeeded the latter in the vicarage of Pontefract , and the great grandfather of the Historian . JOSH . TODD .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
£ raft jaasonrg . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Bros . W . Clarke , W . M . j Jordan , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Fromholtz , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Coop , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; McMullen , I . G . ; Hudson , W . S . ; Hakim , A . W . S . ; Steng , D . C ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., I . P . M . ;
G . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Green . P . M . ; Themans , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; Rumball , P . M . ; Cobham , P . M ., and others . The visitors were Bros . Templer , W . M . 1044 ; E . Ayling , P . M . 975 ; Eidmans , J . VV . 225 ; Higarty , J . W . 1714 ; Kimpton , J . W . 172 S ; G . F . Smith , S . D . 1693 ; Pawsey , J . D . 1539 ; Pieman , 55 ; H . Wagstaff , 212 ; Burstow , 212 ; Lenard , 1677 ; Wright , 1 S 97 ;
and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Vyalls , by the peimission of the W . M ., installed Bro . Jordan into the chair of K . S ., being assisted by Bros . Carter , P . M ., as S . W . ; C . Dairy , P . M ., as J . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., as D . C ; and Clarke , P . M ., as I . G . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Fromholtz
, S . W . ; Coop , J . W . ; W . Carter , P . M ., Treas . ( twentysixth time ); W . Stuart , Sec . ; Holmes , S . D . ; McMullen , J . D . ; Hudson , I . G . ; Hakim , W . S . ; Steng , A . W . S . ; Crane , D . C . ; Day , A . D . C . ; and Longstaffe , Tyler . The W . M . then initiated Messrs . C . Welch and E . Sheppard into Craft mysteries , the ceremony being well performed . A vote of thanks having been passed to the Installing
Officer , the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed . During the evening Bro . Clarke , P . M ., was presented with a jewel in recognition of his services as VV . M . during the past year . The proceedings , which were throughout very enjoyable , terminated at an early hour . ————
DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —The anniversary festival of this flourishing lodge was celebrated on Tuesday last , at the Cape of Good Hope Tavern , Limehouse . There was a grand assemblage of brethren and visitors , and the whole affair passed off most successfully . Bro . J . Terry , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , & c , again undertook the ceremony of installing the Master , a duty which our worthy brother has performed
from the formation of the lodge , which he also consecrated . In very effective manner therefore Bro . Terry inducted Bro . Isaac Charlton , the VV . M . elect , into the chair in the presence of a large Board of Installed Masters . The following brethren were then appointed as the officers : Bros . Esmond , S . VV . ; Wakefield , J . W . ; E . Jex , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Bradbrook , P . M ., Sec . ; L . Ettling ,
S . D' ; J . P . Moore , P M ., J . D . ; Dixon , I . G . ; G . T . H . Seddon , P . M ., Org . ; R . Atkins , P . M ., D . of C . ; Fielder , A . D . of C . ; Steel , W . S . ; and W . Tery , Tyler . A masterly rendering of the ancient charges concluded Bro . Terry ' s arduous labours , and that brother was cordial ! ) ' cheered at the com lusion of the ceremony . Subsequently a really capital banquet was served , Bro .
W . Davies again proving his high efficiency as a caterer to the lodge . Following- the banquet the usual Craft toasts were given very briefly and with point , and all were cordially received . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . F . R . W . Hedges , l . P . M . 10 . , Sec . Gills' School ; ] . Wn ' ght , P . M ., Past G . Purst . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 , W . M . 127 S ; G . W . Veiry , P . M . 554 . & c . ; C . H . Stephens , W . M . 1623 ;
and H . Forss , W . M . elect 917 . During the evening a splendid jewel was presented to Bio . E . H . Rolfe , I . P . M ., in lecognition of his valuable services to the chair during his year of office i and thc speech of the evening was furnished by Bro . Teny , who , in an appeal to the brethren on behalf of the three great Masonic Charities , made a masterly and practical claim upon the sympathies of the brethren of the lodge and the visiting brethren in behalf of the claims of ; the Royal